On the Market: A Lava Rock Time Capsule in Rollingwood

text and photos by Lynne Rostochil

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For years I’ve driven by this lava rock gem in the Rollingwood addition near Meridian and NW 63rd and have marveled at its mid-century perfection, but I had no idea just how great it was until I stumbled upon an estate sale there over the weekend and inadvertently got to tour this true time capsule.  The 1,544 sf, one-owner home is so gloriously original — just have a look for yourself and see. The lava rock-bordered courtyard does a surprisingly good job of blocking the noise and traffic along NW 63rd from the house.  How many lazy hours could you spend lounging and cooking out in this space?  Me — lots and lots.

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The entrance is off the courtyard…

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…where the diamond pattern from the concrete pads in the courtyard is mimicked on the front door:

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Inside is one huge wow after another, including a terrazzo tile entry bordered by this fantastic wood screen:

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A brick planter with three hanging lights delineate the formal living room from the entry and hallway:

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The screen protectively encloses the ample dining room and compact kitchen:

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Speaking of the kitchen, every appliance is original, and those avocado green counter tops look like they’re in incredible condition:

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Leave the dining area and you’ll run into the light-filled den (thanks to the sliders that take up half a wall).  The lava rock from outside continues in this vaulted room as decoration for the fireplace/built-in bookcase:

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Down the hall toward the other end of the house are three bedrooms and two baths:

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This bedroom even has a door leading out to the front courtyard:

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Throughout my time in the house, I kept expecting to hear street noise from NW 63rd, but I never heard one passing car or one honk or anything, so this must be a pretty solidly built house.  So, if you like what you see … and who wouldn’t! … this amazing time capsule house could be yours for a modest $115,000.  Send me a message on our Facebook page, and I’ll put you and the seller in touch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OkieModSquad/

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The Rollingwood neighborhood has a lot of modest mods, and I’ll be profile more of them for you in the next few days.